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Gladstone and His Followers Have No Expec-
tation of Defeating the Cabinet, but Hope
to Reap Substantial Advantages.
The Big Powers Unable to Agree as to
the Policy To Be Adoptedin Bulgaria.
The English Press on the Manitoba Railway
Quarrel-AyoubK Khan Escapes and Starts
at Once for Herat-Other Cable News.
IRISH AFFAIRS.
Both Sides Actively Preparing for To-Niehts
Struggle In the Commons


Struggle in the Commons.
Special to the Jrdianapolis Journal.
LONDON Aug. 24-Mr. Glad dstone held a
second conference with Mr.. Arnold Morley, the
Liberal "whip," in the lobby of the House
of Commons, shortly before the beginning OF to-
days sitting Their conversation was brief but
earnest, and it is understood that Morley in
formed his chief that every arrangement had
been perfected to secure full attendance of
the Gladstonian members on Friday evening.
Some regret is expressed that Mr.. John Morley
is not likely to be present but a sufficient num-
Der of opposition members will be in their seats
to make his presence unnecessary to the sue
cess of the Gladstonian programme, though
vigorous speech from him would be
more than welcome. When Mr.. Glad
stone entered the House he was greeted with
a tremendously enthusiastic reception by
the Liberal and Parnellite members on the floor
and the crowd of home-rue sympathizers that
packed the galleries. Rumors were in circula-
tion to-day, presumably set in motion by the
Unionsts, that considerable discomfort existed
in the Liberal ranks the action of some of
the Gladstonian members in joining the Nation
al League, and the expressed determination OF
others to follow their example. Careful and
extended inquiry has shown, however. that the
reports are baseless Not only has there been
no discomfort manifested by any Liberal mem
ber but, on the contrary. the members who
openly avowed their sympathy with the princi
pies and objects of the league, and proved their
sincerity by joining its ranks. have received the
full approval of those Of their colleagues who
have not. yet, committed themselves abso-
lutey to thick-and-thin support of the con-
demned Irish organization.
The Conservative conference held at the Carl
ton Club to-day was entirely harmonious, and no
disposition visible on the part OF any of the
Tory members to advise any alteration what
ever in the programme adopted by the govern
ment for the conduct of the parliamentary
business or Irish affairs during the remainder of
the session.
The arraignment of the government by Mr.
Gladstone and his followers in the House of
Commons tomorrow promises to be lively af-
fair, but it is the view of many supporters of
the government that Mr. Smith and Mr. Balfour
ll-~be equal to the task of successfully
defending the position of the Ministry
against the assaults of the exPremier
and his lieutenants The opposition,
of course. do not indulge in any expectation OF
defeating the government on Friday. and prob
ably would not do so if they could, their motives
being wholly ulterior and with a view of achiev-
immediate defeat of the Cabinet could accom-
plish. As generally understood among the Lib
eral and Irish members, the intention is to give
the government sharp parting wound and de-
vote their efforts during the recess to irritating
and keeping it open, trusting to the writings of
the victims to tear it still further apart before
Parliament shall reassembe, when the
crippled and exhausted enemy of home rule may
be dispatched with ease. This is o very pretty
theory. and it is probable it is entertained by
the opposition: but the possibility that the
intended victim may prove the victor is appar
entity not taken into account, and the likelihood
of severe disappointment not thought of, the
rose coored programme may change its hue
The parliamentary election for St. Ives, which
will take place on Tuesday next is looked for
ward to with unusual interest The seat has
years without break, but owing to the iuhu-
ence of the recent Bye elections and the
changed temper of the people. it is thought that
the Liberals have a good chance of electing their
candidate
All of the Parnellite members absent in Ire
land will return to London tomorrow in season
to take part in the debate in the House OF Com
mons. Notice was given in the House to day
that the Parnellites would resolution
that humble address be Presented to the
Queen, representing that the Viceroy of Ire
land has proclaimed the National League as
dangerous association; that information has
been furnished to Parliament to justify the
by which her Maiestys subjects
to be rendered liable to be punished as
criminals without judicial inquiry into the nat
ure of their acts. and that the House, in the
absence OF such information, pray that said proc
lamation shall not continue in force as to the
society therein described
Mr. VIM. O'Brien has been summoned to ap-
pear before magistrate to answer to charge
of melting to violence in the speeches delivered
at Mitchelltown, on Aug and TO-